Reidsville, North Carolina
Reidsville is a city of 14,585 people in Rockingham County, North Carolina, founded in 1873.
Why visit Reidsville
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 14 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Rockingham Theatre, Chinqua Penn Plantation, Former Reidsville High School and Pennrose Park Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Reidsville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Reidsville
Reidsville is a city in Rockingham County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. At the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 14,583. Reidsville is included in the Greensboro–High Point Metropolitan Statistical Area of the Piedmont Triad.
From the Wikipedia article Reidsville, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks11
Chinqua Penn Plantation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Human settlement in North Carolina, United States of America
Former Reidsville High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
High school in Reidsville, North Carolina, Rockingham County, North Carolina
Gov. David S. Reid House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Reidsville, North Carolina, NRHP-listed
Jennings-Baker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Reidsville, North Carolina
North Washington Avenue Workers' House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Penn House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic home in Reidsville, North Carolina, USA
Reidsville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Reuben Wallace McCollum House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Richardson Houses Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Reidsville, NC, listed on the NRHP in New York
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
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Restaurants and cafes14
Carmelas Pizza-Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · 1.0 mi
200 Turner Drive
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 1.3 mi
1636 Freeway Drive, Reidsville
Mo-Th 08:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-02:00; Su 08:00-01:00
P G's Home Style Chicken
Fast food · Chicken, Southern, Breakfast · 1.0 mi
1002 South Scales Street, Reidsville
2 more on the map.
History
The roots of Reidsville date back to the early 19th century when William Wright of the Little Troublesome Creek area owned a tavern and store on the road connecting Danville and Salem. This outpost, called Wright's Crossroads, was the earliest settlement in the present-day city and was overseen by Wright's son, Nathan, and then Nathan Wright's son-in-law, Robert Payne Richardson. Richardson's home, built in 1842 on a knoll overlooking Little Troublesome Creek, still remains on Richardson Drive and has the distinction of being the oldest standing house in the city.
Reuben Reid of the Hogan's Creek area moved his family, including wife, Elizabeth Williams Settle, and son, David Settle Reid, to a 700-acre (2.8 km2) farm on the ridge between Wolf Island and Little Troublesome creeks in May 1814. Reuben Reid became a successful farmer, operated a store and a public inn maintained in a private home and served the county as a constable and justice of the peace. When the family secured a post office, aptly named Reidsville, in 1829, 16-year-old David Reid was appointed its first postmaster. He later became a State Senator (1835–42), a U.S. Congressman (1843–47), Governor of North Carolina (1850) and a U.S. Senator (1854).
From the History section of Reidsville, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Quality Inn Reidsville Hwy 29
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
2203 Barnes Street, Reidsville
Reidsville Inn and Suites
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
2100 Barnes Street, Reidsville
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Reidsville
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
101 Express Drive, Reidsville
Churches and places of worship23
First Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 1.2 mi
116 Port McCoy Road, Reidsville
Main Street United Methodist
Church · Methodist · 1.7 mi
221 South Main Street, Reidsville
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries21
Rockingham Co Early College High
School · 5.7 mi
215 Wrenn Memorial Road, Wentworth
Healthcare3
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
2206 Barnes Street, Reidsville
Map of Reidsville
99 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 29°F | 4.0 in | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 31°F | 3.1 in | 2.1 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 37°F | 4.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 46°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 55°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 64°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 68°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 66°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 60°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 48°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 38°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 32°F | 3.6 in | 1.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Reidsville 2 Nw Hcn (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Rockingham County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Alamance Regional Medical Center Heliport (91NC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Eden 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Greensboro 19 mi southwest, about 30 min by car
- Elon 19 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Burlington 21 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- Graham 25 mi southeast, about 40 min by car
- Kernersville 28 mi southwest, about 44 min by car
- Mebane 28 mi southeast, about 46 min by car
- High Point 30 mi southwest, about 48 min by car
- Archdale 34 mi southwest, about 54 min by car
- Winston-Salem 36 mi southwest, about 58 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Municipal Building in Reidsville, North Carolina 2, Indy beetle, CC0
- Belk - Penrose Mall Reidsville, NC January 2017 (34163312671), Mike Kalasnik from Unionville, CT, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Winn Dixie Reidsville, NC (8115167636), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Reidsville, NC (8115154154), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Reidsville, NC (8115145631), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Reidsville, NC (8115144271), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Reidsville, NC (8115147571), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Reidsville, NC (8115148207), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Reidsville, NC (8115146363), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Reidsville, NC (8115158502), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Reidsville, NC (8115159500), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Reidsville, NC (8115156018), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Reidsville, NC (8115159054), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Reidsville, NC (8115160776), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Reidsville, NC (8115160094), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Reidsville, NC (8115148847), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Williams and Scales, Reidsville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Reidsville Town Hall, Indy beetle, CC0
- Reidsville High School 1920s, North Carolina. Dept. of Public Instruction, Public domain
- GOV. DAID S. REID HOUSE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PENN HOUSE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chinqua Penn Plantation, Dangreer2000, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Robert Payne Richardson House II, Nyttend, Public domain
- IS2fgddvumm57s1000000000, Rvillehistorydude, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jennings-Baker House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Reuben Wallace McCollum House, Nyttend, Public domain
- North Washington Avenue Workers' Houses, Nyttend, Public domain
- ISS048-E-2784 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS048-E-2783 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- RIEDSVILLE - panoramio, Greensboro, NC (@gre…, CC BY-SA 3.0
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